Today's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 03:57 PM
- Moonset 12:33 AM
- Moon Phase Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination 66.53%
Moon Times for Shelby, North Carolina, United States
Moonrise in Shelby, North Carolina, United States today is at 03:57 PM and moonset is at 12:33 AM. The moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase with 66.53 % illumination.
- Moonrise03:57 PM
- Moonset12:33 AM
- Moon PhaseWaxing Gibbous
- Illumination66.53%
Today's Moon Schedule & Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 04:48 PM
- Moonset 01:19 AM
- Moon Phase Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination 75.04%
Current Moon Phase Details
August 21, 2026
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 66.53%
What does this mean?
More than half of the Moon is illuminated, continuing to grow toward a full moon.
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 75.04%
Illumination: 75.04%
Interactive Moon Path
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Illumination: 66.53%
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The moon is 66.53% illuminated today.
Moon Visibility & Phase Forecast
See how far through the moon's above-horizon window you are and what phases are coming.
Moon Above Horizon
How far through the moon's visible window this location is right now.
03:57 PM
12:33 AM
This Week's Illumination
7-Day Phase Forecast
See how the moon phase changes over the next week.
Next Major Phases
Major Moon Phases
Full Moon
August 28, 2026
Last Quarter
September 4, 2026
New Moon
September 11, 2026
First Quarter
September 18, 2026
Moon Photography Guide
Best times for moon photography and stargazing tonight.
Best Viewing Time
03:57 PM
Moon is visible from moonrise until moonset at 12:33 AM. Best viewed when high in the sky.
Moon Illumination
66.53%
The Waxing Gibbous is :illumination% illuminated. Great for capturing surface details along the terminator.
Stargazing Window
66.53%
With 66.53% moon illumination, the sky is moderately bright. Best stargazing when illumination is below 30%.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about moonrise, moonset, and moon phases for this location.
What time is moonrise in Shelby, North Carolina, United States today?
Moonrise in Shelby, North Carolina, United States today is at 03:57 PM local time.
What time is moonset in Shelby, North Carolina, United States today?
Moonset in Shelby, North Carolina, United States today is at 12:33 AM local time.
What is the moon phase in Shelby, North Carolina, United States today?
The moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase with 66.53% illumination in Shelby, North Carolina, United States today.
When is the next full moon in Shelby, North Carolina, United States?
The next full moon is approximately 3 days away. Check the major phases section above for exact dates.
Will the moon be visible tonight in Shelby, North Carolina, United States?
With 66.53% illumination, the moon is visible tonight. Check the moonrise and moonset times above for exact visibility windows.
Moon Calendar for January 2029
| Date | Day | Moonrise | Moonset | Illumination | Phase | Angle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 January 2029 | Mon | 06:38 PM | 08:12 AM | 99.77% | Full Moon | 104.09 |
| 02 January 2029 | Tue | 07:47 PM | 08:54 AM | 97.47% | Waning Gibbous | 107.63 |
| 03 January 2029 | Wed | 08:56 PM | 09:31 AM | 92.69% | Waning Gibbous | 111.26 |
| 04 January 2029 | Thu | 10:05 PM | 10:05 AM | 85.59% | Waning Gibbous | 113.83 |
| 05 January 2029 | Fri | 11:14 PM | 10:38 AM | 76.47% | Waning Gibbous | 115.13 |
| 06 January 2029 | Sat | 12:00 AM | 11:10 AM | 65.84% | Waning Gibbous | 115.09 |
| 07 January 2029 | Sun | 12:24 AM | 11:44 AM | 54.30% | Last Quarter | 113.67 |
| 08 January 2029 | Mon | 01:35 AM | 12:21 PM | 42.56% | Last Quarter | 110.86 |
| 09 January 2029 | Tue | 02:46 AM | 01:03 PM | 31.30% | Waning Crescent | 106.7 |
| 10 January 2029 | Wed | 03:56 AM | 01:52 PM | 21.17% | Waning Crescent | 101.39 |
| 11 January 2029 | Thu | 05:03 AM | 02:48 PM | 12.70% | Waning Crescent | 95.27 |
| 12 January 2029 | Fri | 06:02 AM | 03:44 PM | 6.25% | Waning Crescent | 88.93 |
| 13 January 2029 | Sat | 06:53 AM | 04:51 PM | 2.05% | Waning Crescent | 83.18 |
| 14 January 2029 | Sun | 07:37 AM | 05:55 PM | 0.14% | New Moon | 81.62 |
| 15 January 2029 | Mon | 08:12 AM | 06:57 PM | 0.44% | New Moon | -111.72 |
| 16 January 2029 | Tue | 08:43 AM | 07:56 PM | 2.78% | Waxing Crescent | -113.4 |
| 17 January 2029 | Wed | 09:10 AM | 08:53 PM | 6.90% | Waxing Crescent | -115.37 |
| 18 January 2029 | Thu | 09:36 AM | 09:49 PM | 12.55% | Waxing Crescent | -116.53 |
| 19 January 2029 | Fri | 10:01 AM | 10:43 PM | 19.45% | Waxing Crescent | -116.78 |
| 20 January 2029 | Sat | 10:26 AM | 11:38 PM | 27.35% | Waxing Crescent | -116.12 |
| 21 January 2029 | Sun | 10:53 AM | 12:00 AM | 36.01% | Waxing Crescent | -114.57 |
| 22 January 2029 | Mon | 11:23 AM | 12:34 AM | 45.21% | First Quarter | -112.13 |
| 23 January 2029 | Tue | 11:57 AM | 01:31 AM | 54.69% | First Quarter | -108.83 |
| 24 January 2029 | Wed | 12:37 PM | 02:30 AM | 64.16% | Waxing Gibbous | -104.72 |
| 25 January 2029 | Thu | 01:24 PM | 03:28 AM | 73.31% | Waxing Gibbous | -99.95 |
| 26 January 2029 | Fri | 02:17 PM | 04:24 AM | 81.76% | Waxing Gibbous | -94.81 |
| 27 January 2029 | Sat | 03:18 PM | 05:18 AM | 89.07% | Waxing Gibbous | -89.82 |
| 28 January 2029 | Sun | 04:23 PM | 06:06 AM | 94.80% | Waxing Gibbous | -85.94 |
| 29 January 2029 | Mon | 05:31 PM | 06:49 AM | 98.54% | Waxing Gibbous | -86.16 |
| 30 January 2029 | Tue | 06:39 PM | 07:28 AM | 99.94% | Full Moon | -145.84 |
| 31 January 2029 | Wed | 07:48 PM | 08:03 AM | 98.77% | Waning Gibbous | 125.14 |
| 01 February 2029 | Thu | 08:57 PM | 08:36 AM | 94.99% | Waning Gibbous | 120.67 |
| 02 February 2029 | Fri | 10:07 PM | 09:09 AM | 88.71% | Waning Gibbous | 119.17 |
| 03 February 2029 | Sat | 11:17 PM | 09:42 AM | 80.27% | Waning Gibbous | 117.35 |
| 04 February 2029 | Sun | 12:00 AM | 10:18 AM | 70.15% | Waning Gibbous | 114.57 |
| 05 February 2029 | Mon | 12:28 AM | 10:58 AM | 58.96% | Last Quarter | 110.65 |
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